September 17 1394 – 22 Tishrei 5155
Charles VI expelled the Jews of France, ostensibly in reaction to the disappearance of Denis Machault, a wealthy baptized Jew. Seven Jews had already been charged with his murder and sentenced to be burned alive, though this was later modified to imprisonment and public beatings on three successive Saturdays in three locations in Paris. The Jews were also fined 10,000 livres. Public outcry continued to demand further measures, until Charles finally agreed to expel the entire Jewish community. The king’s decree was signed on Yom Kippur, and its publication was followed by public looting of Jewish property in Paris. The Jews left town on November 3, having been given time to sell whatever belongings they could, and whatever property they couldn’t take with them was confiscated.